Displaying items by tag: CommunityThe National Coalition for Sexual Freedom is a national organization committed to creating a political, legal, and social environment in the United States that advances equal rights of consenting adults who practice forms of alternative sexual expression. NCSF is primarily focused on the rights of consenting adults in the SM-leather-fetish, swing, and polyamory communities, who often face discrimination because of their sexual expression.https://ncsfreedom.org
Sun, 02 Aug 2015 20:24:31 +0000en-gbExplore our Resource Libraryhttps://ncsfreedom.org/who-we-are/about-ncsf/annual-meeting-notes/item/568-explore-our-resource-library.html
https://ncsfreedom.org/who-we-are/about-ncsf/annual-meeting-notes/item/568-explore-our-resource-library.htmlThe NCSF Resource Libray is filled with helpful information, documents and downloadable PDFs. We have helpful resources for individuals and organizations alike: Tips for dealing with the media Statistics about BDSM Publications NCSF Presentations and more...

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]]>Homepage Website TeasersSun, 13 Mar 2011 00:41:28 +0000Catalina Loveshttps://ncsfreedom.org/who-we-are/about-ncsf/annual-meeting-notes/item/558-catalina-loves.html
https://ncsfreedom.org/who-we-are/about-ncsf/annual-meeting-notes/item/558-catalina-loves.htmlMy relationship with the National Coalition for Sexual Freedom (NCSF) began like many others do. I was neck deep in a conflict that was based in my free expression of my sexuality through my writing. I was asked to leave my teaching position, an agreement was reached and I left quietly without creating a scene. I used to teach in a small, private school in North Carolina, where my daughter also attended school. When I left my teaching position I was assured that it would not affect her last and final year of middle school. Months passed, and we were within days of her returning to the 8th grade when I received a call from the Head of School that he had decided to rescind his offer to allow her to go to school there. After heated debate, he agreed that she could attend school, but if and only if I could secure a $1,000.00 expense fee to cover her field trips and lunches in advance. It was a bullshit fee, to be honest. It’s not required of any other parent. He knew that we would not be able to come up with $1,000 in a matter of days. This…

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]]>Incident Response TestimonialsTue, 08 Mar 2011 17:04:33 +0000Incident Reporting & Response Testimonialshttps://ncsfreedom.org/who-we-are/about-ncsf/annual-meeting-notes/item/538-incident-response-testimonials.html
https://ncsfreedom.org/who-we-are/about-ncsf/annual-meeting-notes/item/538-incident-response-testimonials.html Every year, NCSF helps hundreds of people, events, groups and businesses that are being persecuted for their association with the BDSM, swing and polyamory communities. NCSF is here to help you -- the SM, swing, and polyamory communities. If you have a problem with discrimination, persecution, or harassment because of your sexual expression, please contact NCSF for assistance. NCSF is not legal aid, nor do we offer specific legal advice for individuals. NCSF is a resource for the members of the kink, poly and Lifestyle communities and for people seeking information about them. NCSF provides publicly available information on kink and nonmonogamy for consenting adults. We advocate on behalf of the BDSM, swing and polyamory communities. The following are statements from events, businesses and individuals NCSF has helped.

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]]>Incident ResponseTue, 31 Aug 2010 05:21:51 +0000You Can Make a Differencehttps://ncsfreedom.org/who-we-are/about-ncsf/annual-meeting-notes/item/535-you-can-make-a-difference.html
https://ncsfreedom.org/who-we-are/about-ncsf/annual-meeting-notes/item/535-you-can-make-a-difference.htmlThere are many ways you can make a difference - both on your own and in conjunction with NCSF: Work to change antiquated laws Work to change the social climate about sexual issues Promote acceptance of safe, sane, and consensual alternative sexual practices among consenting adults Oppose censorship of consensual sexual expression Fight for freedom of academic expression about sexual issues Help communities and individuals facing the threat of prosecution or legal action Support the right of adults to express their sexuality, gender identity and orientation freely and openly without fear

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]]>TabsTue, 24 Aug 2010 01:26:41 +0000Contact the NCSFhttps://ncsfreedom.org/who-we-are/about-ncsf/annual-meeting-notes/item/526-contact-the-ncsf.html
https://ncsfreedom.org/who-we-are/about-ncsf/annual-meeting-notes/item/526-contact-the-ncsf.htmlTo better allow the NCSF to work with you, please choose from the list below and you will be directed to the correct page. FILE AN INCIDENT RESPONSE (IR) MAKE A KINK AWARE PROFESSIONAL LISTING GENERAL CONTACT TO THE NCSF JOIN THE NCSF DONATE TO THE NCSF

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]]>UncategorizedWed, 18 Aug 2010 06:42:07 +0000Violence Against S/M Women Within the Lesbian Community: A Nation-Wide Surveyhttps://ncsfreedom.org/who-we-are/about-ncsf/annual-meeting-notes/item/453-violence-against-s/m-women-within-the-lesbian-community-a-nation-wide-survey.html
https://ncsfreedom.org/who-we-are/about-ncsf/annual-meeting-notes/item/453-violence-against-s/m-women-within-the-lesbian-community-a-nation-wide-survey.htmlby Female Trouble March 1994 Within the womenâs community, over half (56%) of the 539 lesbian and bisexual women surveyed experienced discrimination, harassment, or physical assault from other women because of their participation in consensual s/m. This survey only dealt with the discrimination or violence occurring within the lesbian community against S/M women. Harassment is the most common form of attack against s/m practitioners in the lesbian community. 44% of the S/M women reported some form of violence against them, with one-third of the reported incidents of harassment had occurred in the last year (1993). 30% of the S/M women in the survey experienced discrimination in the lesbian community because of their s/m orientation. This discrimination included being refused membership or being ejected from social, recreational, political, education, spiritual groups within the lesbian community. Incidents of physical assault in the lesbian community because of S/M orientation were reported by 25% of the women. This includes being slapped, punched or kicked by other women because of their s/m orientation. Of the 367 s/m women who were victims and/or witnesses of violence at some point in their lives, only 22% felt safe enough to report the incidents to…

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]]>Statistical InformationMon, 18 Jun 2007 14:31:39 +0000Sound Bites for the Swinger Communityhttps://ncsfreedom.org/who-we-are/about-ncsf/annual-meeting-notes/item/433-sound-bites-for-the-swinger-community.html
https://ncsfreedom.org/who-we-are/about-ncsf/annual-meeting-notes/item/433-sound-bites-for-the-swinger-community.htmlA detailed look at this effective technique to get your point across. Usually there is no graceful way to segue into a sound bite. That's fine, reporters are used to nonsensical conversations when they give interviews. Whatever the question, respond with one of your sound bites. Repeat these sound bites over and over. Out of a 1/2 long interview, you will be on the air for about 10 seconds or quoted once or twice in a newspaper. So don't ad lib. Keep repeating these sound bites below, as well as any sound bites you and your organization agree to provide to the media about your event or local group. You don't have to get all these in, sometimes it's best to pick a few and keep repeating them in different ways. General Soundbites about Swinging People involved in swinging in general are better educated about safe sex and sexual responsibility. Often these social events have educational components about consent, communication, as well as safe sex education. Millions of Americans are looking for a way to add a bit more spice to their sex life. The Lifestyle can be a consensual, safe, and fun way to strengthen and build…

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]]>Activist ResourcesSun, 17 Jun 2007 23:31:03 +0000Sound Bites for the SM-Leather-Fetish Communityhttps://ncsfreedom.org/who-we-are/about-ncsf/annual-meeting-notes/item/432-sound-bites-for-the-sm-leather-fetish-community.html
https://ncsfreedom.org/who-we-are/about-ncsf/annual-meeting-notes/item/432-sound-bites-for-the-sm-leather-fetish-community.htmlA detailed look at this effective technique to get your point across to the media. Usually there is no graceful way to segue into a sound bite. That's fine, reporters are used to nonsensical conversations when they give interviews. Whatever the question, respond with one of your sound bites. Repeat these sound bites over and over. Out of a 1/2 long interview, you will be on the air for about 10 seconds, which is usually one or two of your sound bites. Or you get one quote in an article. So don't ad lib. Keep repeating these sound bites below, as well as any sound bites you and your organization agree to provide to the media on local issues. You don't have to get all these in, sometimes it's best to pick a few and keep repeating them in different ways. Safe, Sane and Consensual This is a must! Say it over and over and over like a mantra. "Over fifteen years ago, a community-wide ethic was established known as "safe, sane and consensual". This credo has permeated SM literature and lore far beyond the subculture of the organized community." Or "We constantly discuss issues of consent, which are…

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]]>Activist ResourcesSun, 17 Jun 2007 23:26:25 +0000Media Outreach Programhttps://ncsfreedom.org/key-programs/media-outreach/media-outreach-program.html
https://ncsfreedom.org/key-programs/media-outreach/media-outreach-program.htmlThe National Coalition for Sexual Freedom does media advocacy for the millions of Americans who suffer discrimination and persecution because of their normal interest in some form of alternative sexual expression, such as SM, fetishes, polyamory, and swinging. A great deal of the bigotry against sexual minorities occurs because of a lack of information and the resulting negative depiction by the media. We offer resources for both the media and the alternative sexual expression communities.